SkooterBooter

Agree. They're not the only ones. Brownsville Hanna is on the border. 88-92% economically disadvantaged. Except for 2023, they've been a consistent state participant since I think 2006? I been following them in the Valley - great sounds, cool show, and a giant octopus????? LOL

What a great contest! Everyone posting here only talks about a few very elite bands. What about the 30+ other groups that were there? Let's get a discussion going that gives a review of every band! What was enjoyable or memorable about each school's performance? What could be changed to improve the ranking? How well was each part of the state represented? (There's more to Texas than just a few school districts.) Let's hear your knowledgeable and educated opinions!!!!

Hey! This forum always explodes with thoughts about Area B & D, but nobody says much about the entire rest of the state. Can't we be inclusive?? Anywho--- what do ya'll think about Area A and Area G bands, since they don't got much representation at the state level? Have you seen those shows? What are their strengths? Some schools from there are very consistent in making the state contest almost every time.

If Harlingen was there maybe! Between JBA and Hanna, I think Hanna will finish higher. They play better, and they got the experience Why do Area G bands always finish low? Biased? This don't make sense. Ima gonna go to state to watch! Anyone else gonna be there?

Hey! This thread is dying. Why don't anyone else post? C'mon guys - give a breakdown critique on each band's performance. Also..... what do u think of JBA and Hanna's chances at State?

OMG I can't believe this contest! Why are the results so wack? I mean, JBA and Hanna I guess were decent, but.. Harlingen was great! Not even finals??? I can't believe this. LF was the powerhouse - should be at state Congrats to the two going to state, but I guess big and sloppy and gimmicky is the way to go. So like if anyone also attended like me, how bout a breakdown of each band and what you thought?

Harlingen rocks the stadium! If your judguing on just sound, its gotta be Harlingen, Bville Vets, and Hannah What do you know bout the south Texas bands? What r ur thoughts?

Really??? Harlingen all the way! Did you see how clean it was? The playing just rocks the stadium! I agree the Edinburg schools will be there - sorta entertaining I still say Hanna is meh - dunno what to think - is it cool? IDK, they got that sound, but the rest? It's gonna be Bville Vets in finals for sure No way United makes it - just nope Toss up with Weslaco, PSJA, Los Fresnos.

Yet???? Will there be a change? IDK, have you seen them? Not the usual. Harlingen always rocks the visual package! Any predictions?

Yeah, it's meh, dunno why anyone should be worried- not even close to Harlingen! Anyone else got critiques and rankings/predictions? Who's seen these bands? Los Fresnos? PSJA? What about those Laredo bands? Anyone wanna comment on what each band is playing? The contest is gonna be here soon!

Alexander - hype, hype, hype dunno if they're a safe bet Harlingen has made state a ton of times - a long streak - watch out it's an amazing show! maturity and experience Hanna has made state a bunch to, but IDK - were they doing good at Region? cuz the SB show was meh But like really, Bville Vets and Weslaco are the real deal Who's seen the Area G bands???

Did anyone see these bands over the past few weeks? What's the run down on each group? I have my opinion!

Who's got the coolest show? Who's got the highest GE? Who plays the best? (I know who I like) Drumline? Biggest improvement? Soloists? Where are the Valley peeps with the critiques of the programs? I think the bands that will make finals are: Harlingen Weslaco Alexander PSJA Los Fresnos Brownsville Vets Edinburg Nobody else has a chance.

IDK, I'm just saying it's not Harlingen!

Let's get some predictions and discussion going! I saw a bunch of these bands at several contests. Some interesting shows. Definitely Harlingen! Wow, really a step up! Weslaco - energy! content? Alexander - huge! hype, hype, hype Edinburg - hmmmmm, dunno what I think Los Fresnos - clean, well done Hanna - what happened here? Bville Vets - great, you got this! Things have changed. Thoughts? This could be interesting. ONLY TWO!!!!!!